- ISIN
- US31421P4072
- Issuer
- Federated
- Inception Date
- Dec 20, 2007
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FMBPX Performance Chart
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio (FMBPX) is up 0.7% since the beginning of the year. FMBPX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FMBPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,017.
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Returns By Period
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio (FMBPX) has returned 0.69% so far this year and 6.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FMBPX has returned 1.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 1.02%
- YTD
- 0.69%
- 6M
- 1.33%
- 1Y
- 6.77%
- 3Y*
- 4.44%
- 5Y*
- 0.34%
- 10Y*
- 1.44%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FMBPX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2009, FMBPX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 57.8 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, FMBPX closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Sep 26, 2022 at -1.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.64% | 1.41% | -1.69% | 0.28% | 0.30% | -0.24% | 0.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.83% | 1.95% | 0.39% | 0.28% | -1.37% | 2.24% | -0.41% | 1.76% | 1.37% | 0.89% | 0.63% | 0.17% | 9.03% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | -1.79% | 0.99% | -3.11% | 2.02% | 0.86% | 2.72% | 1.69% | 1.40% | -2.99% | 1.37% | -1.68% | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 3.29% | -2.67% | 1.87% | 0.23% | -0.71% | -0.48% | 0.00% | -0.83% | -3.12% | -2.62% | 5.42% | 4.39% | 4.44% |
| 2022 | -1.44% | -0.86% | -2.54% | -3.22% | 1.11% | -1.87% | 2.91% | -3.33% | -5.20% | -1.62% | 3.98% | -0.49% | -12.21% |
| 2021 | -0.10% | -0.79% | -0.59% | 0.60% | -0.20% | 0.01% | 0.59% | -0.04% | -0.45% | -0.13% | -0.13% | -0.12% | -1.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.20%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 2009.
- This fund participated in 11.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 7.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.20%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 7.76%
- Downside Capture
- 11.72%
Expense Ratio
FMBPX has an expense ratio of 0.02%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FMBPX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio (FMBPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FMBPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 2.78 | -0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.95 | 12.44 | -5.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio provided a 5.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.27 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 5.03% | 4.87% | 4.29% | 3.46% | 2.29% | 1.96% | 2.68% | 3.23% | 3.14% | 2.83% | 2.72% | 2.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.19 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio was 18.34%, occurring on Oct 25, 2023. Recovery took 557 trading sessions.
The current Federated Hermes Mortgage Strategy Portfolio drawdown is 1.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 correction2023 | -18.34%Oct 2023 | 2y 8mo | 2y 2mo | 4y 11moFeb 2021 - Jan 2026 |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.61%Sep 2013 | 2y 26d | 2y 7mo | 4y 7moAug 2011 - Apr 2016 |
2011 pullback2011 | -3.72%Feb 2011 | 6mo 8d | 6mo 1d | 1y 4dAug 2010 - Aug 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.44%Mar 2020 | 9d | 8d | 17dMar 2020 - Mar 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.15%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| FMBPX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.34% | -56.78% | +38.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.15% | -9.10% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.69% | -18.90% | +11.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.02% | -25.43% | +7.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.34% | -33.92% | +15.58% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.35% | -1.80% | +0.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.26% | -10.71% | +7.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.98% | 2.03% | -1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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